The Castle
The Castle.
A Bonnie Doon Pub Rock Musical! After the success of re-writing the Life of Brian for the stage, two years ago, MMuDS has decided to have a go at the Australian comedy classic, "The Castle". Set in Bonnie Doon, the story will include all your favourite characters and well known quotes from the original, but with a sequel story line involving the next generation of Kerrigans and their children. The nextgen family move to live under the power-lines at Bonnie Doon, but run into the same "compulsory acquisition" court battles as their parents, with lots of surprises along the way, and a twist in the tail at the end. The actors will be backed by a Pub Rock Band led by Rolf Koren. Home grown videos will also be a feature of this show.. |
Those still available from the original cast will retain their roles, but we expect a number of leading and supporting roles will need to be re-cast due to changes in timing and commitments.
Nearer the time, we will advertise the exact details here, on our website, and on our facebook page. This time, we are not dreaming! The show will open 14 October 2023 for 10 performances. Rehearsals will begin13 June 2023. Auditions in March 2023. Opening Night 14 October 2023 for 10 performances. MMuDS FB page Please submit a separate form for each person either for an audition or 'non-speaking' role.
Rehearsal information:
All rehearsals will take place at the Mansfield PAC unless otherwise advised. Children: Tuesday and Thursday between 6pm and 7pm and Sunday 10am -1.00pm (all children under 14 at rehearsals need to be supervised) Adults: Tuesday and Thursday between 7pm and 9pm and Sundays, 10am -1.00pm Rehearsals will start on Tues 13 June 2023. As the midyear school holidays are 23/6 – 10/7, all children and the adult ensemble will not be required to rehearse on the weekdays of the holidays, or the middle Sunday (ie full 2 week “break”.) By the September holidays (15/9 – 2/10) it will be just before the show, so everyone will be needed. Production Crew will be divided into a number of sections under the direction of a co-ordinator.
The co-ordinators are: Director/Writer: Will Twycross Producer/Production co-ordinator: Karen Pirie Stage Manager: Joanne Arrowsmith Set Construction: Ian Keys Lighting Operator: Sound Operator: Musical Director: Rolf Koren Video Production: Milton Taylor Image Co-ordinator, Output and SFX: Milton Taylor Backstage and Makeup: Joy Koren Costumes: Assistant Director of Children: Bernadette Gifford Front of House: Suzie Roberts, Erica Morgan Props: Margie Cummins Performances: Opening Night Saturday 14 October 2023 |